Gita 10.5

Chapter 10: Divine Manifestations

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Gita 10.5
अहिंसा समता तुष्टिस्तपो दानं यशोऽयशः। भवन्ति भावा भूतानां मत्त एव पृथग्विधाः।।

ahiṁsā samatā tuṣṭis tapo dānaṁ yaśo 'yaśaḥ bhavanti bhāvā bhūtānāṁ matta eva pṛthag-vidhāḥ

"...nonviolence, equanimity, contentment, austerity, charity, fame, and infamy—all these various states of beings arise from Me alone."

What This Means:

More qualities: nonviolence, equanimity, contentment, discipline, generosity, fame, and even infamy. ALL the diverse states (bhavah) of all beings (bhutanam) come from Krishna alone.

Going Deeper:

Even infamy is included. This isn't endorsing bad reputation, but acknowledging it exists within divine creation. Krishna doesn't disown the difficult parts of reality.

How To Apply This:

When you experience any state—contentment or frustration, fame or criticism—recognize it as part of the divine tapestry. This doesn't mean passive acceptance, but seeing the larger context.

Key Sanskrit Terms:

Ahiṁsā= NonviolenceSamatā= EquanimityTuṣṭi= Contentment